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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,223.19 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,223.19 and 554.90 is: 766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,223.19 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,223.19 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,223.19 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 678,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,742.02/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.17

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